Boot S1-XP from USB?

[mydogatebob]

Hi, I have a VGN S1-XP and I want to do an XP reinstall but the dreaded Mitsushita CD drive has stopped working . So, I want to boot from a USB attached cd drive. I can't see an option to do that in the BIOS. Anyone know if this is possible?

Thanks

[Blencogo]

Hi mydogatebob,

Sorry, it's not possible.

The third party boot options are: -

1. 1.44 MB Floppy Disc Drive connected by USB
2. CD Drive connected by PC Cardbus slot

I have to say that I have not tried 2.

May easier to replace the CD Drive - I have attached a disassembly manual.

[Paul_Humphreys]

Yes it is possible, but only if you have the right pendrive. I have done it on the Vaio, but I can not remember how to do it and lost the link to a website when the laptop crashed.

Paul

[mydogatebob]

I know that the Phoenix BIOS can support USB boot but I can't find a version for the VAIO that has it. Iy can't be that difficult can it?

[Blencogo]

Impossible - but if you don't believe me you can continue to waste your time.

[mydogatebob]

Impossible - but if you don't believe me you can continue to waste your time. 

I believe you, just frustrated as it shouldn't be like that!

[Paul_Humphreys]

Ok found the website. It might be of some help or not.

http://www.vandomburg.net/installing-windows-xp-from-usb/

Paul